RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-02102

	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

That he be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 education benefits (TEB) to his dependent.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was medically retired and military personnel did not inform him of the requirement to transfer at least one-month of the benefit to his dependent.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force technical sergeant.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 28 Dec 94.    For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  There is no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) the applicant applied for TEB.  Base on the applicant’s TAFMSD, he would have incurred a four-year Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) with TEB approval.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 12 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.
3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-02102 in Executive Session on 10 May 18 and 24 Jul 18:

A majority of the panel voted not to correct the record.  Ms. XXXXXXXXXXXXX voted to correct the record.  Ms.XXXXXXXXXn did not provide a minority opinion.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, dated 20 Apr 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 6 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 12 Mar 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.